All Blacks wallop Wales
Winger Tom Rogers became the first Welshman to score a hat-trick of tries against the All Blacks, but his heroics were in vain as the visitors eased to a 52-26 victory.
Scotland fans shook the earth
Scotland fans shook the earth
It was not only Hampden Park that was shaking when Scotland scored twice in stoppage time against Denmark to book their place at the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
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2025 done; roll on Comm Games
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2025 done; roll on Comm Games
Netball writer Kayla Hodge looks at a season that had it all.
Former England players scathing of 'Bazball' side
Former England players scathing of 'Bazball' side
A chorus of former England cricket stars have torn into the current 'Bazball' side, after the team suffered an embarrassing Ashes test defeat inside two days.
Black Caps steady ship for series sweep
Black Caps steady ship for series sweep
Mark Chapman and Michael Bracewell steadied a shaky Black Caps batting effort, guiding them to a one-day series sweep of West Indies.
World award caps wonderful year for Holland
World award caps wonderful year for Holland
Otago, the Highlanders and the Dunedin Sharks already knew there was something special about Fabian Holland.
Head, Starc orchestrate England downfall
Head, Starc orchestrate England downfall
Travis Head scored a brilliant century while Mitchell Starc claimed a 10-wicket haul as Australia beat England in an astonishing two days during the Ashes opener.
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Beautiful game a way of life for Southern United teen
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Beautiful game a way of life for Southern United teen
Football has always been more than just a sport for Zara Pratley.
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Coach still has faith in depleted Alpiners
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Coach still has faith in depleted Alpiners
The Alpiners men’s team will get a thorough test of their depth in round four of Premier League Hockey in Christchurch today.
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Wales clash to bring to close underwhelming year
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Wales clash to bring to close underwhelming year
Last dance ...
Putting heads together for junior players
Putting heads together for junior players
New protective headgear for junior rugby players developed by Canterbury University researchers could be on sale next year if the prototype passes World Rugby testing.
Robertson rolls out the 'we're playing for the black jersey' line
Robertson rolls out the 'we're playing for the black jersey' line
Scott Robertson has said that the All Blacks have had a "strong review" this week after their 33-19 loss to England on Sunday morning.
Waldron buoyant about prospects of Sabrina Hall
Waldron buoyant about prospects of Sabrina Hall
Fresh off a victory over New Zealand Cup week, Wingatui trainer Joseph Waldron is hoping to quickly add to that tally when he heads south to Ascot Park tomorrow with a couple of handy chances.
Lawson sixth, Vegas manhole covers welded down
Lawson sixth, Vegas manhole covers welded down
McLaren's Formula One championship leader Lando Norris topped the Las Vegas Grand Prix timesheets after the second practice session was twice red-flagged due to a suspected loose drain cover.
Stokes leads fightback after Starc's record haul
Stokes leads fightback after Starc's record haul
Australia trailed England by 49 runs on 123-9 at the end of an extraordinary opening day of the Ashes series in Perth, where bowlers had very much the upper hand and a remarkable 19 wickets fell.
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Ke lends her skills to fundraiser
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Ke lends her skills to fundraiser
She is only 10, but champion golfer Joanna Ke is already something of a professional although it was all in a good cause yesterday.
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Otago seal famous victory at the Basin
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Otago seal famous victory at the Basin
Otago storm to victory at the Basin Reserve.
Southern pair help Kiwis to trophy win
Southern pair help Kiwis to trophy win
Dunedin driver Mike Wallace and Tony Quinn, from Highlands, were an integral part of the New Zealand team which won the 2025 Transtasman Challenge Trophy against a formidable Australian team loaded...
Trotting Derby-Trotting Oaks double for Orange
Trotting Derby-Trotting Oaks double for Orange
Addington Raceway hosted the New Zealand age group classics last night, with the stellar programme featuring five group 1 races.
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Keeping up with the Jones’: batter has game in the blood
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Keeping up with the Jones’: batter has game in the blood
Leftovers are under-rated.